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More than 1,000 monks and nuns are reported to have been expelled from the site, which is located in Serthar County in eastern Tibet. Residential quarters are due to be demolished to restrict the community to 5,000 people.
Over 400 military personnel have also been deployed to Larung Gar.
The demolitions began in late November and continued into December. Unlike previous demolitions in 2016 and 2017, photos and videos have yet to emerge, with tight restrictions on the site and even mentions of it on social media. A new directive was issued in 2021 forbidding entry by all non-residents to Larung Gar.
A source told Tibet Watch:
“For over a month, more than 400 military personnel and relate...
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